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Colgate University

Hamilton, New York

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Overview

Enrollment

3,141
Colgate University overview
Location Hamilton, New York
Online colgate.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Colgate University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Situated in the rural village of Hamilton in central New York, Colgate University occupies a hillside campus known for its stone buildings and collegiate Gothic architecture. Founded in 1819 as a Baptist seminary, Colgate evolved into a selective liberal arts institution that maintains a core curriculum emphasizing writing and scientific inquiry. The university's academic program is organized into 56 majors across arts and sciences, with particular strength in international relations, economics, and environmental studies. The residential campus requires students to live in university housing for four years, featuring traditional dormitories and themed residential communities. The Division I athletics program competes in the Patriot League, with the men's hockey team playing in the ECAC Hockey conference.

Ratings

10/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

10/10

Outcomes

10/10

Value

Colgate is rated within the top 7% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Elite
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SAT 1410/1530
ACT 32/34
GPA 3.77

Applications Accepted

12.4% 
Colgate University overview
Applications Due Jan 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Very High
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$63,904
Costs for Colgate University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,524
Other Fees$386
Room and Board $16,106
Budget for Other Expenses$1,730
Total One Year Cost$83,650

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$75,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

92% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Colgate University students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 33%
English and Literature 11%
Biology 10%
Foreign Languages 7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024